Boise State's Ashton Jeanty makes decision on NFL Draft after historic season

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After his draft stock skyrocketed thanks to a once-in-a-generation type of season, Ashton Jeanty is going pro.

The Boise State running back, fresh off of coming up just short of rewriting the record books, has announced that he will declare for the NFL Draft.

"The opportunity to play in the NFL is a dream of mine, and I'm proud to represent Boise State and all of those who have helped me along the way at the next level," Jeanty wrote in a social media post.

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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Laramie, Wyo.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

As a sophomore in 2023, Jeanty ran for 1,347 yards — this past season, he almost doubled that.

Jeanty ran for 2,601 yards, 28 shy of surpassing Barry Sanders for the most in a college season. His epic campaign, though, put him second on the all-time list, as he surpassed both Melvin Gordon and Kevin Smith during his lone College Football Playoff game against a stout Penn State defense.

Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is interviewed by Fox Sports reporter Allison Williams after the game against the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium on Dec. 6, 2024. (Brian Losness-Imagn Images)

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Jeanty's performance propelled the Broncos to winning the Mountain West and earning a bye into the CFP quarterfinals. However, Jeanty ran for just 104 yards, his lowest of the season, as the Nittany Lions moved on to the semifinals. Entering the Fiesta Bowl, Jeanty had rushed